Setting Parameters; Stat (Statistical Data); Load; Firmware Version - Cuddeback Ambush Operating Manual

Ambush IR/Black Flash: LEd (Ambush
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Flash LEDs) – This menu allows you to test Ambush's
IR LEDs and measure the battery strength. Press B to
test Ambush's infrared LEDs. The LEDs will be
driven from 33% maximum power to 99% maximum
power. The test will stop when the batteries do not
have sufficient power to drive the LEDs or at 99%.
If the batteries are depleted, FAIL will be displayed.
If the reading is below 99% you may want to change
the batteries to maximize the illumination range.
5) StAt (Statistical Data) – Press B to display Activation
Date, Armed Days, and Image Counter. Activation
Date is the first day you used the camera. Armed
Days is how many days the camera has been used.
Image Counter is the total number of images taken
with the camera.
6) LOAd – Lets you to install new firmware. We may
update the Ambush
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performance. If a firmware update is required you
will need to download a firmware file from our
website. Instructions will be provided with the firmware.
Please see www.cuddeback.com for details. We
recommend you check our website for updates at
the beginning of your scouting season.
7) Firmware Version – 4 numbers will be displayed,
such as 0200. This is the firmware version. Turn the
rotary knob to a new setting or press A to return to
the battery level display.
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IR/Black
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firmware to improve its
Setting Ambush Parameters
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Some Ambush features can be changed by the user.
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Ambush can also be programmed to become a time
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lapse camera. (Note - In the text that follows the un-
derlined items are default settings. For most users these
settings are not required and you can leave PO set to 0).
Step 0: Enable or disable parameters OR select
Time Lapse Operation
First you must enable parameters. This is done by:
1. Rotate knob to MENU
2. Press A until P0:0 is displayed. P0 indicates
Parameter Zero, which is the parameter on/off control.
3. When P0:0 is displayed, press the B key to select
from these 3 options:
P0:0 = parameters are OFF and set to defaults
(recommended for most users)
P0:1 = parameters are ON and can be changed
as desired
P0:tL = time lapse mode. Attack is put into time
lapse mode as explained later.
Step 1: Press the A key to display P1 (strobe flash power)
P1 controls the Ambush
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ignored on the Ambush ® IR/Black Flash and will be displayed
as P1:--)
flash power.
(This setting is
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